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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.34, 28,052.88 and 13,117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.34, 28,052.88 and 13,117.78 is: 19,692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.34 : 28,052.88 = 13,117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.34/28,052.88 = 13,117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.34x = 28,052.88 × 13,117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.34x = 367,991,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,991,508.21/18,687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.02

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